Artisan Church Podcast

For those who find the "verse by verse" approach unsatisfying or unconvincing, it may be helpful to think instead about the broad principles expressed and implied in scripture. Identifying the moral logic found in the Bible and seeking to apply it consistently to all social issues of our day is a valid method of applying biblical truth. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”

The most obvious (if not the most helpful) approach to this topic is to examine the relatively few verses in the Bible that directly address LGBTQ+ matters. Although these verses have traditionally been used to exclude queer folks, it is reasonable to reach a different interpretation after a more careful reading of the text.Recommended article: "Brief Biblical Case for LGBTQ Inclusion" by The Reformation Project Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “All Are Welcome: Queer Inclusion From a Christian Perspective”

Ally shares a story of what's saving their faith. Speaker: Ally Turner Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

The story of Jesus and Peter walking on water includes the oft-quoted phrase "You of little faith!" But it is evident from the story that even "little" faith is enough to experience a miracle. What if we celebrated our small moments of faith, rather than feeling belittled and insufficient? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

The miracle of the loaves and fishes is one of the most well-known stories in the entire Bible. But there are details all around the main event of the story that we may not have considered. We take a look at some of those details, wondering about what God might have for us along the margins. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

Speaker: Rebeka Fergusson-Lutz Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

Corrye shares a story of what's saving his faith. Speaker: Corrye Van Caeseele-Cook Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

In a much-quoted passage in the book of Romans, the Apostle Paul berates himself for doing things he does not want to do. Yet in a much-quoted teaching in the book of Matthew, Jesus says that his yoke is easy and his burden is light. How are we to make sense of these competing narratives within Christianity? Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

Got questions about God, the Bible, theology, or life at Artisan? Bring them, ask them, and we’ll talk! Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

When Jesus sent out his disciples, he told them they were some of the few who could speak truth to power among the religious establishment. But he warned them that their message would not be received kindly by all. And then he gave them the ultimate superpower: to walk away in peace from those who would not listen. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Great Green Growing Time: An Ordinary Time Series”

Jae shares a story of what's saving his faith. Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

The Work of the People Continued Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Work of the People: Liturgy as Community”

Sometimes, prayer is only one piece of the puzzle. There are moments when we are called not only to prayerful reflection but to prayerful action. In taking action to work toward the world God desires, we can not only participate in the answering of our own prayer; we can also become part of the answer to someone else's prayer. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”

Have you ever been told that your emotions can't be trusted? That your heart is "deceitful above all things"? This message is for you, and the news is good: God accepts and loves all of you: your brain, your heart, and yes, your emotions. This is actually the more complete message we can receive if we listen to the whole scriptural record rather than just one verse. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”

Many of us have been in places where community prayer was used to manipulate, where expectations felt unbearably heavy, or where the whole thing felt like one more religious performance. As we seek to recover prayer, let us consider how the act of praying together can become beautiful and safe again. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”

Sandy shares a story of three significant communities in her life that are "what's saving my faith." Speaker: Sandra Hope Part of the series “Work of the People (What's Saving My Faith): What's Saving My Faith”

Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”

Sometimes you can't find the words to pray—either because the world has left you speechless or because everything feels stale. In times like these, we can turn to pre-written prayers that give voice to our spirits. Speaker: Pastor Scott Austin Part of the series “Recovering Prayer: Prayer for People who Can’t Pray Anymore”

We celebrate Resurrection Day at Artisan with a special guest sermon by Dr. Kristen Brown! Speaker: Dr. Kristen Brown Part of the series “Work of the People (Wholehearted Faith): Artisan Community Read: Wholehearted Faith”